M&A 2019 Annual Review

MEDEQUITIES REALTY TRUST Morrison & Foerster advised MedEquities Realty Trust, Inc., a healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on acute, post-acute and behavioral sectors, in its acquisition by fellow healthcare-focused REIT Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. As part of the transaction, Omega acquired MedEquities’ stakes in 34 facilities located in seven states. The merger also expanded Omega’s investment portfolio of long-term healthcare facilities to include a wider variety of healthcare-focused properties, including acute-care hospitals, short-stay and outpatient surgery facilities, specialty hospitals, diagnostic facilities, behavioral facilities and physician group practice clinics. We previously advised MedEquities on its initial public offering in 2016. “[Morrison & Foerster’s REIT practice] has the best and brightest lawyers and works very well across multiple offices.” – Chambers USA 2018 “They have created a family among their REIT clients; they are really great at focusing on the long-term relationship.” – Chambers USA 2018 15 MORRISON & FOERSTER 2019 M&A ANNUAL REVIEW